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chucking

CHUH-kihng

Chucking (noun) means the act of gripping a workpiece or tool firmly in a chuck. Example: “Proper chucking of the bit prevents it from slipping during drilling.”

noun
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The act of gripping a workpiece or tool firmly in a chuck.
"Proper chucking of the bit prevents it from slipping during drilling."

Word forms

chuckings plural

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Proper _____ of the bit prevents it from slipping during drilling.

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What does “chucking” mean?

The word “chucking” means the act of gripping a workpiece or tool firmly in a chuck.

How do you pronounce “chucking”?

“Chucking” is pronounced CHUH-kihng (/ˈt͡ʃʌkɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “chucking” in a sentence?

Here is “chucking” used in a sentence: “Proper chucking of the bit prevents it from slipping during drilling.”

What part of speech is “chucking”?

“Chucking” is a noun.

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